We know that college is a huge investment and one of the most important ones you’ll ever make. That’s why we’re invested in helping make your Quinnipiac education affordable. Whether it’s grants, scholarships, loans or a job, we’ll help you explore every option and make a plan that works for you.
Direct costs are expenses for which you receive a billing statement from Quinnipiac, such as tuition, student fees, university/technology fees, accident insurance, health insurance and other applicable fees.
| Cost | Amount |
|---|---|
| Tuition and Fees1 | $54,780* |
| Room and Board (if living on campus) | $18,568 (avg.) |
| Commuter Meal Plan (if living off campus) | $540 |
1 Tuition and fees are subject to annual updates and assume student is taking 12-16 credits per semester. Credits taken in excess of 16 credits in a semester are billed at $1,260 per credit. Student fees cover the experiences and services that complement and support academics.
*Estimate of annual costs per year, for a typical 4 years of undergraduate studies.
Amounts listed for books, personal and transportation are estimated allowances that are not part of a student’s bill. Possible expenses, or indirect costs, are expenses that you may incur but for which you do not receive a billing statement such as average for books, supplies, transportation, and miscellaneous expenses and off-campus living expenses. These costs are used when calculating financial aid eligibility.
| Item | Rate |
|---|---|
| Books and supplies | $1,100 |
| Personal | $1,810 |
| Transportation | $850 (if living on campus) $1,350 (if living off campus) |
| Room and board allowance | $3,216 (if at home with parent) $15,566 (if living off campus) |
All figures are based on current allowances for the 2025-26 academic year.
Curriculum requirements: 60 credits are required to complete the master's degree; up to 33 credits may be taken during the undergraduate portion of the program. Students will complete the graduate portion of this program in one year if attending full time.
Internship: Students will have an option to complete an internship and receive a full-tuition waiver for fall and a 3-credit tuition waiver for spring.
Direct costs are expenses for which you receive a billing statement from Quinnipiac such as tuition, student fees, university/technology fees, accident insurance, health insurance and other applicable fees.
| Total Billed Charges | $9,295 | $1,410 | $8,795 |
| Estimated Tuition | Summer (8 Credits) | Fall (10 Credits) | Spring (9 Credits) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition and Fees | $9,295 | $12,860 | $12,230 |
| Internship Tuition Waiver | n/a | -$11,450 | -$3,435 |
*Tuition and fees are subject to annual updates. Figures are based on the 2025-26 rate of $1,145.
Indirect costs are possible expenses related to the pursuit of your degree. Amounts listed for books, miscellaneous, transportation and living expenses are estimated allowances that are not part of a student’s bill. These costs are used when calculating financial aid eligibility.
| Possible Expense | Summer | Fall or Spring* |
|---|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $850 | $850 |
| Miscellaneous Expenses | $400 | $900 |
| Transportation | $584 | $2,625 |
| Living Allowance (off campus, not with parent/guardian) | $6,140 | $13,815 |
| Living Allowance (off campus, with parent/guardian) | $2,724 | $6,129 |
| Loan Fees (average) | $69 | $104 |
| Licensure/Certification | $695 |
All figures are based on current allowances for the 2024-25 academic year.
*The amount reflected is per semester, except for licensure fees.
Quinnipiac’s Master of Arts in Teaching program offers a distinct financial advantage through paid internships and residency experiences that can significantly reduce tuition costs.
If you are enrolled in the MAT portion of this dual-degree program, you may be eligible to:
Reduce your tuition by up to 50% through paid internships and residency placements
Earn real-world classroom experience in partnership school districts
Gain hands-on teaching experience while receiving compensation that helps offset program costs
Graduate with practical skills and reduced debt, ready for the classroom
This pathway reflects the way teachers actually learn by practicing in real classrooms, alongside experienced mentor teachers, while making the cost of a graduate degree more manageable.
Your first graduate course begins immediately after you complete your undergraduate degree during a 7-week summer semester; this is the only semester you will be responsible for paying the full tuition and fees. You will then begin interning in a school while attending evening courses throughout the fall and spring semesters. The work you complete during this internship will cover a significant portion of your tuition, so you will only pay for three credits during the spring semester in addition to the fees for both semesters.
For students with STEM majors pursuing teacher certification, Quinnipiac has been awarded a Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program grant to support the development of highly qualified Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics teachers.
Through this program, participants may:
Participate in a full-year co-teaching residency alongside an experienced mentor teacher
Receive ongoing mentorship and professional development
Engage in STEM workshops, K–12 outreach activities, and national STEM education conferences
To help address the teacher shortage in Connecticut, Quinnipiac University has been awarded a $127,500 grant through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Education Workforce Development program.
This funding supports students in the MAT program by offering:
Apprentice roles in partnering school districts
A paid salary stipend while gaining classroom experience
Tuition support that can help reduce the overall cost of the degree
For details regarding eligibility and application deadlines for scholarships and grants, contact Quinnipiac’s Graduate Admissions Office.
All students seeking financial assistance need to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online as soon as possible after it opens. The FAFSA opens on October 1 for the 2026-27 application.
Quinnipiac's FAFSA code is 001402.
Offer notifications are prepared by the Financial Aid Office and are issued to students to explain the details of the financial aid offer, which may include grants, scholarships, federal student loans and work study.
To cover a remaining balance due to the university, after financial aid has been applied against the invoice, families have the choice of establishing a semester payment plan and/or borrowing from the Federal Direct Parent PLUS loan or a variety of private lenders.
Use the Net Price Calculator to understand what you might pay
You may be surprised to know that nationwide — for students attending private, four-year colleges — the average family can pay much less than the college’s published price. The Net Price Calculator is the ideal tool to help full-time, incoming first-year students estimate what the annual cost* would be to attend Quinnipiac.
*It is important to note that the Net Price Calculator is only designed to provide estimates for full-time, first-year undergraduate students.
The receipt of additional assistance such as athletic scholarships, employee benefits, Tuition Exchange grants, veterans benefits, outside scholarships, etc., may affect the estimated aid being calculated. Please contact our office if you qualify for aid outside of the resources being provided in the calculator.
Our undergraduate admissions counselors are here to answer any questions you may have and help you navigate the application process.